Zachariah K.

Straight
2 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk CT 06854 zstraigh@gmail.com (203) 979-3360

Education, Cumulative GPA: 3.21 B.A. Computer Science, GPA: 3.0 Expected Graduation June 2015 Northwestern University Computer Science (Games), GPA: 3.57 August 2011 - May2012 University of Southern California Related Coursework: Agile Software Development, User Experience Development/Testing, Unity3D Programming, In-Depth Videogame Analysis, PBasic robotics programming, Data structures and algorithms, 3D Modeling and Rigging, Calculus, Discrete Math, Web Development High School Degree with High Honors, GPA: 3.87 (un-weighted) Graduated June 2011 Greens Farms Academy, Westport, CT Skills Interpersonal Skills: Project Management, Customer Service, Presentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Eager to Learn, Problem-Solving, Collaboration and Communication. Tools/Applications: jQuery, Unity 3D, Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, MS Office, Gamemaker, Parse, UDK Languages: C++, C#, HTML, Javascript, Python, Ruby, PLAI, GML Platforms: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, OSX, iOS, Linux Work Experience General Electric Corporation, Information Technology Leadership Program intern June 2013 - present - Designed workflow and architected system of mobile application portal to optimize submissions of apps to ges in-house mobile app store, working with new media technologies mobile coe team within ge corporate, played key role on committees and leading intern debate team. Northwestern University Information Technology, Consultant October 2012 - Present - Provided customer service and technical support to Northwestern University students and affiliates. PJ Entertainment, Quality Assurance February 2012 - Participated in game testing session and provided feedback for iPhone game Leadership & Organization Highlights Member, Phi Delta Theta 2013 - Present - Illinois Alpha Chapter of the International Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Van Coordinator, Northwestern University Equestrian Team March 2014 Present - Served on executive board of club equestrian team, managing all members schedules and appointments Team Lead, USC Pipelines for Games and Interactives February - May 2012 - Managing and participating in team of 7, 3D Modelers for student Final Games projects Member, USC Makers of Entertaining Games Association - Group of students dedicated to creating/critiquing games as well as participation in game design competitions Project Work Foodly Spring 2014 Led team of 6 in developing recipe web app using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Parse Parking Perfect Winter 2014 Worked in team of four to design and create prototype parking web app for students and visitors to Northwestern University after extensive user research and testing. Virus X Spring 2013 Developed Kinect-controlled racing game in Unity3D with C# scripting in team of 4. TriHard Spring 2012 Solo project developing original 2D side-scrolling game in Gamemaker More Project work can be found at www.zachstraight.foliohd.com